Phlebotomist

The key element of this role will be to safely take, collect and store samples of blood in accordance with training and practice procedures.

You may also be expected to help with the processing of samples following agreed practice protocols.

You will have undertaken phlebotomy training and have recent experience in blood taking.

under the direct supervision of the lead practice nurse and strictly in

accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols, the post-holder

will be responsible for performing venepuncture to obtain blood samples from

patients only as the result of a direct referral from a GP.

Ensure

that the patient is as comfortable and relaxed as possible and confirming their

agreement to the collection of a blood sample

Collection

of samples of blood in accordance with training and procedures

Ensure

samples are stored in appropriate containers

Accurately

and legible label all samples to confirm patient identity

Check

patient identification against GP/nurse request and confirming with patient

whenever possible

Record

collection of blood sample in patient records in accordance with practice

procedure

Ensure

that samples are dispatched to the appropriate laboratories in a timely fashion

Process

laboratory urine and stool samples and ensure the practices UTI protocol is

followed

Ensure

that anomalies are reported to a senior member of staff

Notify

the GP/nurse of any significant patient issues

Liaise

with and assist members of the administrative team

Undertake

weekly cleaning and re-stocking of consulting rooms in line with the practices

infection control policy and ensuring the appropriate paperwork is completed

Support

and participate in shared learning within the practice including attendance at regular

nurse meetings, clinical meetings and staff training afternoons

Attend

training as required to ensure your skills are maintained

Deliver

opportunistic health promotion where appropriate to include smoking cessation advice

To

undertake any additional duties as directed by the nursing team and within the

scope of their practice

seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive

information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in

confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy

and act appropriately

the performance of the duties outlined in this job description, the post-holder

may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their

carers, practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access

to information relating to the practice as a business organisation. All such

information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential

relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the

business of the practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in

accordance with the practice policies and procedures relating to

confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data

The

post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others

health, safety and security as defined in the practice Health & Safety

Using

personal security systems within the workplace according to practice guidelines

Identifying

the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way

that manages those risks

Making

effective use of training to update knowledge and skills

Using

appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and

safe way and free from hazards

Reporting

potential risks identified

The

post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers

Acting

in a way that recognises the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them

in a way that is consistent with practice procedures and policies, and current

legislation

Respecting

the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues

Behaving

in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and

respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights.

The

post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the

practice as part of this employment, such training to include:

Participation

in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for

maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development

Taking

responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating

skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work.

Complete

on-line training provided by the practice on all appropriate topics

The

post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the practice, and will:

Alert

other team members to issues of quality and risk

Assess

own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or

under supervision

Contribute

to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and

making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance

Work

effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs

Effectively

manage own time, workload and resources.

The

post-holder should recognise the importance of effective communication within

Communicate

effectively with colleagues and other practice team members

effectively with patients and carers

We are a

small 3 partner, semi-rural practice with a growing population of 7,400

registered patients. Our practice boundary area mainly covers the

villages of North Common, Oldland Common, Cadbury Heath, Warmley, Longwell

Green, Willsbridge, and up to Bitton.

We have a team of clinical

GPs, nursing/HCA staff as well as a Clinical Pharmacist and Physiotherapist, a

Practice Manager, Assistant Practice Manager and admin/reception support

staff. We also have care co-ordinators attached to the practice via

our local PCN.

Our practice

ethos is very much based around continuity of care, support and good team

working. We continue to score highly in the national GP patient

satisfaction survey and in our monthly friends and family responses. This

is down to the hard work of the entire practice team.

We operate

from a converted farmhouse in the village of North Common which has plenty of

free parking for staff. We are fortunate to have a lovely garden at

the front of the practice so in the summer we often have lunch

outside. All consulting rooms are situated on the ground floor and

there is a small dispensary next to reception. Upstairs houses admin rooms, the

staff room and kitchen, plus a room for meetings and training.

Qualifications

Desirable: - -Previous experience in a GP practice/primary care; - -Competent in using EMIS/System One; - -Awareness of CQC standards